Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Group Submit Final Bids for TAP
The airlines said their bids improve on July offers and will be assessed on investment, fleet growth and labor commitments.
- Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted final bids today for the privatization of 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal's share capital, with revised proposals expected to improve upon offers made on July 29.
- Minister for Infrastructure and Housing Miguel Pinto Luz announced Monday that the Government would receive final bids by Wednesday and then have 15 days to evaluate them before selecting an investor.
- Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith stated the group "reiterated its strong and continued interest in TAP Air Portugal by submitting its final proposal for a shareholding of up to 49.9% in the airline." The group proposed Lisbon as its exclusive hub in Southern Europe.
- Lufthansa stressed its proposal reflects "the conviction" that the Lufthansa Group is the best partner to support TAP's future growth and strengthen its competitiveness as Portugal's flag carrier.
- The Government will draw up a descriptive report assessing the final merit of each bid, then forward it to Ministers responsible for finance and air transport. Final approval requires Council endorsement and European competition authority clearance.
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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for 44.9% of Portugese airline TAP
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both submitted improved final bids for a major stake in Portuguese carrier TAP Air Portugal. This was reported by the state holding company Parpública. The final decision is expected in mid-October.The Franco-Dutch and German airline groups are competing for a stake of at least 44.9 percent in TAP, which was nationalized during the covid-19 pandemic. Both are reportedly in part drawn in by TAP’s routes to Africa…
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted improved firm offers to take up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal. The Portuguese government must now separate the two groups before a final negotiation with the future buyer.
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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have both made improved, final offers for a substantial stake in the Portuguese airline TAP. This was reported by Parpública, the manager of Portugal's state shareholdings. The decision is expected in mid-October.
The global CEO of Air France-KLM, Ben Smith, pointed out the plan to further strengthen Portugal's connection with Brazil made today by TAP. The signaling was made in publication in a social network minutes after the company sent a final proposal to buy TAP to the Portuguese government. The group disputes the asset with other global airlines, such as Lufthansa. TAP is fundamental to Brazil's international connectivity. The airline flies to 15 ci…
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